DARBAR

4.6 (352)

£26 to £40

Indian

36-38 North Street, Emsworth Hampshire, PO10 7DG

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Darbar Restaurant provides an exceptional dining experience offering North Indian Mughalai cuisine introduced to India by the royal kitchens of the Mughal emperors & other regional specialties coupled with an array of cocktails, mocktails, beers and a wide range of wines chosen by connoisseurs.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, Fish, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01243 430095
Website
http://www.royaldarbar.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
OLIVER CARDOZO
Catering
Outside Private and Corporate Catering available. Please inquire.
Private party facilities
Large Dining area for private parties of up to 45 covers. Has own bar area. Prior reservation essential. Available on Sunday - Thursday

Location
36-38 North Street, Emsworth Hampshire, PO10 7DG
Neighborhood
Emsworth
Cross street
36/38 NORTH STREET PO10 7DG
Parking details
Free street parking from 6.00 pm onwards. Two large paid public parking within 3 to 5-minute walks
Public transit
Emsworth Train Station 3 min walk. Stage Coach bus Service No. 700 (Coastal Service Portsmouth to Brighton) Stop 3-5 min walk
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

GOAN & CALCUTTA NIGHT
£35.00 per person
May 13, 2025 only
Come and enjoy a unique cusines of Bengal & Goa, the two areas of India that was occupied and colonised by East India Company of Britain and Portuguese respectively. There will be a short talk about how colonisation influenced Indian cuisine, a buffet dinner comprising of authentic dishes from Bengal and Goa, and some live entertainment.

What 352 people are saying

DARBAR reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hampshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Hampshire
Healthy
Hampshire
Neighborhood gem
Hampshire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Darbar offers "excellent food" with an "innovative menu" and "delicious curry." The "friendly staff" and "lovely service" enhance the "fine dining" experience. Although some mention a "slightly austere atmosphere," the "authentic Indian food" and generous portions make it a "very special meal," perfect for "family gatherings" or intimate dining.

352 Reviews

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vicki
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and great service. Will visit regularly.
DARBARResponded 4 days ago
Dear Vicky, Thank you for your review and giving us top rating all over. Glad you enjoyed our food and service at Darbar. We believe in genuine Indian food and hospitality. Hope to see you with family and friends soon.
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Gordon
Hampshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service. Really friendly. Food was good aswell. Highly recommend
DARBARResponded 4 days ago
Dear Gordan, Thank you for your custom and taking time to give us a feedback about our food and service etc. Glad you enjoyed dining at Darbar and appreciate your recommendation to others. Hope to see you all again sometime soon.
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Deborah
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, this is a hidden gem, fantastic food excellent service, top on our list now of a go to Restaurant.
DARBARResponded 4 days ago
Dear Deborah, Thank you for finding Darbar and glad you enjoyed authentic Indian dishes and service by my dedicated staff. Hope to see you agin soon and do try different dishes as each has a unique blend of spices and taste.
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Colin
Hampshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very peaceful ambience. Courteous and efficient service. I recommend the set lunch of thalli.
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Mark
Hampshire1 review
3.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Booked a table for 6 and phoned prior to arriving saying would be 15 mins late and was told that was ok. Food and service were brilliant up the the point at which we had finished our meals. After this point it seemed they were rushing to get us out of the door, which was a disappointment as the food was excellent. Unfortunately this was the talking point amongst us and not the food.
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Maire
Warwickshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We took family members to Darbar, some are a bit particular about what they eat - and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our time together.
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Sarah
London25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious curry, innovative menu with a willingness to add some particular side dishes we wanted. Very large portions! One starter between the two of us would have been generous in size.
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alison
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service by friendly staff. Will definitely return.
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William
Hampshire1 review
3.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
More expensive than normally would pay and not as spicey as normally would get won’t be going back
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Aroline
Hampshire1 review
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Authentic Indian food. Very tasty. Best Indian in the area so far. Friendly staff.
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FAQs

DARBAR is rated 4.6 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

36-38 North Street, Emsworth Hampshire, PO10 7DG

Additional information

Cross street
36/38 NORTH STREET PO10 7DG
Neighborhood
Emsworth
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, Fish, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free street parking from 6.00 pm onwards. Two large paid public parking within 3 to 5-minute walks
Public transit
Emsworth Train Station 3 min walk. Stage Coach bus Service No. 700 (Coastal Service Portsmouth to Brighton) Stop 3-5 min walk
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
OLIVER CARDOZO
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.royaldarbar.co.uk/
Phone number
01243 430095
Catering
Outside Private and Corporate Catering available. Please inquire.
Private party facilities
Large Dining area for private parties of up to 45 covers. Has own bar area. Prior reservation essential. Available on Sunday - Thursday

DARBAR

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

GOAN & CALCUTTA NIGHT

Menu

What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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FAQs

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